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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,242.89, 1,234,154.54 and 318,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,242.89, 1,234,154.54 and 318,158.28 is: 476,963.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,242.89 : 1,234,154.54 = 318,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,242.89/1,234,154.54 = 318,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,242.89x = 1,234,154.54 × 318,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,242.89x = 392,656,486,495.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,656,486,495.99/823,242.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,963.11

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